Henson is headliner in Tuesday workout

North Carolina power forward John Henson headlines the Bucks’ draft workout session Tuesday.

Henson is a two-time Atlantic Coast Conference defensive player of the year and an outstanding shot blocker at 6-foot-11, 216 pounds.

But his skinny frame has raised concerns during the draft process, as he will be required to battle against bigger bodies on a nightly basis in the NBA.

A question NBA executives must ask themselves is whether they believe Henson can add weight and strength.

“To put on about 15 more pounds is going to come natural,” Henson told SI.com after a recent workout in Sacramento. “I’m going to also help out the process with lifting weights, eating right and hopefully the team that picks me up might get me the strength coach and we can become best friends.”

Henson is one of four North Carolina players expected to be selected in the first round of the June 28 draft, joining center Tyler Zeller, forward Harrison Barnes and point guard Kendall Marshall.

Henson, who averaged 13.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.9 blocks last season, is hoping to be a lottery pick. He is working out for plenty of lottery teams, including the Bucks, Portland, Golden State, Phoenix, Houston, Toronto, Detroit, Sacramento and Cleveland.

The Bucks are in need of frontcourt help but have a strong shot blocker in 6-11 Larry Sanders, who will be entering his third pro season. Ekpe Udoh, more suited to power forward than center, was acquired in the March trade that brought Monta Ellis to Milwaukee and sent 7-foot center Andrew Bogut to Golden State.

Also working out for the Bucks on Tuesday are: Garrett Stutz, a 7-foot, 252-pound center from Wichita State; Rob Jones, a 6-6, 240-pound forward from St. Mary’s; Matt Gatens, a 6-5, 212-pound guard from Iowa; Zane Johnson, a 6-6, 210-pound guard from Hawaii; and Augustus Gilchrist, a 6-10, 239-pound forward from South Florida.